German Shop Owner Posts Anti-Jewish Sign, Sparks Outrage

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Above: A person carries an Israeli flag during a protest to protect Jews in Bavaria, Germany, on Sept. 13, 2025. Image copyright: Daniel Vogl/picture alliance/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

Jewish life in Germany has thrived since the Holocaust, with vibrant communities and reopened synagogues. Yet, this Flensburg shop's sign, echoing Nazi-era hate, underscores rising antisemitism. This demands robust security for Jews and swift condemnation of such acts. Thankfully, leaders like Merz and Klein denounce this hatred, affirming that antisemitism has no place in Germany's democracy.

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Narrative B

While antisemitic incidents must never be tolerated, alarmist claims — like Israel's Chikli urging British Jews to flee over festival chants — exaggerate threats to shield Israel's actions in Gaza. Conflating anti-Zionism with Jew-hatred silences Palestinian voices and harms diaspora Jews, tying them to Netanyahu's fascism. As Snyder warns, weaponizing "antisemitism" erodes free speech, ultimately endangering Jews more.

Thinking About (Timothy Snyder)Middle East Eye